In this segment of the AC News Flash, Cass Isidro outlines the Amputee Coalition's newly released prevalence study, highlights the 2024 ACNC conference registration now open, and talks about April's Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month for the community to...
Tips for Right-Sizing Your Prosthesis Cost
Reprinted with permission from Amplitude Magazine Your prosthetist has every right to fair compensation for his/her time, effort, and expertise. And you, the patient, have every right to a prosthetic solution that a) you can afford, and b) equips you for a healthy,...
Traveling in a Wheelchair? Don’t Forget to Pack These Items
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ One of the challenges of traveling as a wheelchair user is when it comes to handling luggage, essential equipment,...
Adjustable Prosthetic Socket for Children and Adolescents to Accommodate Growth
Did you know that children and parents of children with limb loss and limb difference spend an average of 42.7 hours each year on prosthetic appointments, physical therapy, and associated travel?1 Since children are continually growing, they often require new...
Employment Council Meeting: Disability Awareness and Training in the Workplace
March’s Employment Council Meeting focused on disability awareness training in the workplace to ensure candidates with disabilities are provided with the tools they need to pursue employment opportunities. In addition, to ensure our employment council members have the...
So Every BODY Can Move’s New Website is Now Live!
As So Every BODY Can Move (SEBCM) continues to gain momentum across the country, the initiative has just launched a brand-new website at www.soeverybodycanmove.org! At the core of SEBCM is the belief that movement is medicine and people with limb loss, limb...
Wheel the World Breaks Down 3 Reasons Why Traveling with a Disability Can Be More Expensive
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Traveling can be expensive, especially for people with limb loss and limb difference and other disabilities. Hotel...
2024 Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month is Fast Approaching!
With only two weeks remaining until the highly-anticipated start of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM), there's never been a more opportune time to unite and rally support for our incredible community. Throughout April, many opportunities exist to...
Embracing Resilience: Navigating the Journey Back to Work
When navigating limb loss or limb difference, individuals often find themselves facing unexpected challenges that require unwavering resilience. One such journey is the return to work —a profound experience that demands not only physical adaptation but also a profound...
Elevate Your Career: Register for the Upcoming Workforce Development Webinars
In today's dynamic workforce, individuals often find themselves at a crossroads—whether re-entering the job market after a life-altering event such as amputation or contemplating a career shift. The Workforce Development program is hosting an upcoming webinar that...